Scope Mount For Archery Bow

ABSTRACT

A scope mount for an archery bow comprising an elongated arm that extends horizontally between a bow end and a string end, where the bow end is closest to the archery bow and the string end is closest to a string of the archery bow; a securing means at the string end of the arm, where the securing means attaches a scope to the arm to enable a user to better view a target while using the archery bow; a pair of receiving holes at the bow end of the arm; a bracket with a pair of lateral ends, where the pair lateral ends attaches to the pair of receiving holes, where a bow riser of the archery bow is positioned between the bracket and the arm, and where a central portion of the bracket is attached to the bow riser.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to an elongated mount for an archery bowthat enables a user to attach a scope to the mount thereby providing abetter viewing means for the user to see their target.

2. Description of Related Art

Hunting a sport enjoyed by many individuals ranging from young childrento more seasoned adults. A rather enthusiastic specialty of hunting isbow hunting wherein a bow and arrow are used to engage a target. Whilethe bow and arrow may be one of the oldest hunting weapons it is alsoone of the most difficult to gain expertise. Bow hunters take pride intheir skills of using a bow and arrow because of the great precision andaccuracy required for use. Whether using common, composite or compoundbows all require a great deal of skill that takes months or even yearsto perfect.

A problem that many archers and hunters face is viewing an object at agreat distance especially when their eyesight begins to fail. They mayfeel defeated because they are no longer able to focus like they used tothereby preventing them from enjoying the sport they love. To addressthe problem of better viewing a distant object, mounts have beendeveloped to fasten scopes to the bows. For example, U.S. Pat. No.4,553,338 by Gary J. LeBeau discloses an archery bow adjustable scopemount wherein the mount attaches to the bow and includes a pivoting armto attach the scope. The arm allows the scope to raise and lower from anoperative to an inoperative position. Also, U.S. Pat. No. 5,509,402 byDonald R. Sappington discloses a dual archery sight wherein a mountenables a sight to be positioned in from of the bow. Finally, U.S. Pat.No. 6,895,676 by Patrick Mendyk discloses an archery scope mount whereinthe mount attaches a scope near the handle of the bow to allow the userto more easily view their target.

While all of these mounts allow for a scope to be attached to a bow theyare complicated devices that may be difficult for a user, especially onewith poor vision to assemble and attach. Therefore, it would bedesirable in the art to provide a scope mount that easily attaches to abow. It would also be desirable in the art to provide a scope mount fora bow that provides an elongated body to bring the scope closer to theuser's eye.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the prior art, thegeneral purpose of the present invention is to provide a scope mount foran archery bow, configured to include all of the advantages of the priorart, and to overcome the drawbacks inherent therein.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a scopemount for a bow wherein the mount includes an elongated arm that fastensdirectly to the bow riser of the bow, and then extends back horizontallyas a single piece.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a set of securingmeans to attach a rifle-style scope to the opposite end of the arm fromwhere it attaches to the bow, to enable a user to bring their eyedirectly to the eye piece of the scope for use.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a hook at the farend of the arm as a stop for the user when pulling the bow string taut.

To achieve the above objects, in an aspect of the present invention, ascope mount for an archery bow is disclosed comprising an elongated armthat extends horizontally between a bow end and a string end, where thebow end is closest to the archery bow and the string end is closest to astring of the archery bow; a securing means at the string end of thearm, where the securing means attaches a scope to the arm to enable auser to better view a target while using the archery bow; a pair ofreceiving holes at the bow end of the arm; a bracket with a pair oflateral ends, where the pair lateral ends attaches to the pair ofreceiving holes, where a bow riser of the archery bow is positionedbetween the bracket and the arm, and where a central portion of thebracket is attached to the bow riser.

These together with other aspects of the present invention, along withthe various features of novelty that characterize the present invention,are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed hereto and forma part of this present invention. For a better understanding of thepresent invention, its operating advantages, and the specific objectsattained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanyingdrawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated exemplaryembodiments of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The advantages and features of the present invention will become betterunderstood with reference to the following detailed description andclaims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein likeelements are identified with like symbols, and in which:

FIG. 1(A) depicts a perspective view of a scope mount for archery bow inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 1(B) depicts a perspective view of a bracket in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 depicts a top view of a scope mount for archery bow in accordancewith an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3(A) depicts a perspective view of a scope mount for archery bow inaccordance with an alternative embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3(B) depicts an enlarged view of a bracket in accordance with analternative embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 depicts a top enlarged view of a scope mount for archery bow inaccordance with an alternative embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 5 depicts a perspective view of a scope mount for archery bowattached to an archery bow in accordance with an exemplary embodiment ofthe present invention.

Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the descriptionof several views of the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention relates to an elongated mount for an archery bowthat enables a user to attach a scope to the mount thereby providing abetter viewing means for the user to see their target. The presentinvention provides a scope mount for archery bow wherein the mountincludes an elongated arm attached to the bow riser of the bow. Theelongated arm positions a rifle-style scope at eyelevel for a user, sothat the user may simply look through the scope to focus on theirtarget. The mount may be made from aluminum for a lightweight anddurable structure All of the pieces are easily disassembled for easytransport and storage of the mount. The scope mount for archery bow is asimple device, allowing users ranging from amateurs to professionals toutilize the benefits of the scope on the bow without difficulty orcomplications.

Tuning now descriptively to the drawings, referring to FIG. 1, aperspective view of a scope mount for archery bow (100) is shown inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Thescope mount for archery bow (100) includes an elongated arm (102) thatextends horizontally the entire length of the scope mount for archerybow (100). The arm (102) may be made from aluminum, plastic or anotherlightweight material able to maintain its shape without support on thehorizontal plane. The length of the arm (102) is the width of thearchery bow at the widest portion when the bow string is pulled from thearchery bow. The arm (102) may be between 18-30 inches depending on theneeds and preferences of the user, where optimally the arm is 24 incheslong.

At a first end or bow end (104) of the arm (102) may be a pair ofbracket bars (106). The bow end (104) is the portion of the arm (102)that is closest to the archery bow. The pair of bracket bars (106)includes receiving holes to provide an attachment means for a bracket(116) to the arm (102). The pair of bracket bars (106) may receive apair of bolts or screws that secure the bracket (116) to the bow end(104) of the arm (102). In turn the bracket (116) fastens the bow end(104) of the arm (102) to the archery bow. When attached to the archerybow the arm (102) is only attached at the bow end (104) while the restof the arm (102) extends back perpendicularly from the bow.

At an opposing end or string end (108) of the arm (102) is a hook (110).The hook (110) provides a stopping point or anchor for when the bowstring is at full extension and serves as a physical indicator for theuser to know when to stop pulling. The hook (110) stops the bow stringbefore it reaches the end of the arm (102) to ensure that the bow stringdoes not get caught or snagged on the arm (102) after release.

Attached to the arm (102) at the string end (108), in front of the hook(110) may be a scope mount (112). The scope mount (112) enables the userto attach a hunting scope (130) or rifle scope. The scope mount (112)may secure the hunting scope (130) with a pair of securing means (114).The securing means (114) may be straps, brackets, hooks or clips, wherethe scope (130) is removably attached enabling the user to attach andremove the scope (130) as desired. The hunting scope (130) includes aneye piece (132) at an end of the scope (130) away from the bow and alens (134) at an opposing end of the scope (130) facing the bow end(104). During use, the user looks into the eye piece (132) to find theirtarget and pulls the string until it reaches the hook (110). The eyepiece (132) and lens (134) may include focusers to permit the user toadjust their view of the desired target. This way the user is able tomore easily view targets at a far distance. Alternatively, users withpoor eye sight are able to accurately see the targets allowing them touse the archery bow where otherwise they would typically have to pass onparticipation.

Referring to FIG. 1(B) a perspective view of the bracket (116) is shownin accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Thebracket (116) may be made of aluminum or plastic like the arm (102).Also, the bracket (116) may comprise a generally rectangular shapewherein the bracket (116) aligns in an elongated fashion along the arm(102). Within a central portion of the bracket (116) may be a bow hole(118) where the bracket (116) receives a screw to attach to a bow riserof the archery bow. Towards the lateral ends of the bracket (116) may bea pair of arm holes (120), one at each end. The arm holes (120) receivethe screws or bolts that attach the bracket (116) to the arm (102). Thescrews through the arm holes (120) attach the bracket (116) at the bowend (104) where the bracket bars (106) are positioned. Throughout thebracket (116) may be a plurality of openings (122) that allow thebracket (116) to be more lightweight.

Accordingly, referring to FIG. 2 a top view of the scope mount forarchery bow (100) is shown in accordance with an exemplary embodiment ofthe present invention. FIG. 2 illustrates where the bracket (116) issecured to the arm (102) at the bow end (104). The bracket (116) issecured to the side of the arm (102) by threading the screws through thearm holes (120) into the bracket bars (106). All along the arm (102) maybe a plurality of arm openings (124) that allow the arm (102) to be morelightweight than a solid piece of material. Between the bracket (116)and the arm (102) is a bow receiving area (126) where the archery bow isplaced and fastened to the scope mount for archery bow (100).

Referring to FIG. 3(A) a perspective view of a scope mount for archerybow (200) is shown in accordance with an alternative embodiment of thepresent invention. The scope mount for archery bow (200) includes an arm(202) extending between a bow end (204) and a string end (208). The bowend (204) may include a pair of receiving holes (206) to provide alocation for a bracket (212) to attach to the arm (202). The receivingholes (206) may protrude down below the arm (202) thereby the bracketbolts are secured below the arm (202) as well. The string end (208)includes a scope mount (210) and a hook (not shown) similarly arrangedas in FIG. 1. The scope mount (210) secures a scope (230) to the stringend (208) of the arm (202).

Referring to FIG. 3(B) an enlarged view of the bracket (212) is shown inaccordance with an alternative embodiment of the present invention. Fromthe front view, the bracket (212) may comprise a generally bowed shapewherein the central portion of the bracket (212) is higher than thelateral ends. Within the central portion of the bracket (214) may be apair of bow holes (214) one arranged above the other. The bow holes(214) receive a pair of screws or bolts to attach the bracket (212) to abow riser of an archery bow. At the lateral ends of the bracket (212)may be a pair of arm holes (216), one positioned at each end. The armholes (216) receive a pair bolts that secure the bracket (212) to thereceiving holes (206) below the arm (202). Throughout the bracket (212)may be a plurality of openings (218). The openings (218) provide airpockets or holes to make the bracket (212) more lightweight than a solidpiece of material.

Accordingly, referring to FIG. 4 a top enlarged view of the scope mountfor archery bow (200) is shown in accordance with an alternativeembodiment of the present invention. The bracket (212) may fasten to thearm (202) with a set of attachment means. The attachment means may be apair of bolts (222) with coordinating nuts (224) to secure the lateralends of the bracket (212) to the arm (102), and a pair of screws (226)that fasten the central portion of the bracket (212) to the bow riser(240). The bracket (212) is positioned on a side of the arm (202) whilebeing fastened to the receiving holes (206) beneath the arm (202). Thebracket (212) may comprise a long U-shape when viewed from above toallow the lateral ends and the arm holes (216) to wrap around the bowriser (240) and reach the arm (202). Also, the U-shaped bracket (212)leaves access for the bow to fit into the bow receiving area (228)thereby permitting attachment of the bow holes (214) to the bow riser(240). Like the arm of FIG. 2, the arm (202) may include a plurality ofarm openings (220) to decrease the weight of the scope mount for archerybow (200).

Finally, referring to FIG. 5 a perspective view of a scope mount forarchery bow (100) is shown attached to an archery bow (140) inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Thearchery bow (140) is illustrated as a compound bow and is in theextended or engaged position wherein the bow string (142) is pulled tofull extension. When the bow string (142) is in the fully extendedposition it meets the hook (110) at the far end or string end of the arm(102). The user (150) is able to easily look through the eye piece (132)of the scope (130) while the lens (134) focuses and allows the user(150) to aim the archery bow (14) at a target. The scope (130) issecured to the arm (102) with the securing means (114) to ensure thatthe eye piece (132) is at the optimal level for the user (150).

The bracket (116) is illustrated fastened to the bow riser (144) tosecurely attach the scope mount for archery bow (100) to the archery bow(140). By attaching the bracket (116) and arm (102) to the bow riser(144), the scope (130) is at the optimal eye level for the user (150).Therefore, the user (150) does not have to position themselves inuncomfortable ways or hold the bow (140) in an awkward position for theuser (150) to utilize the scope mount for archery bow (100). The usermay simply point, focus and shoot to without hesitation.

The simplicity of attachment for the scope mount for archery bow (100)prevents the string (142) from becoming snagged on the arm (102), scope(130) or bracket (116). With the bracket (116) being the only portionthat attaches to the bow (140) the user (150) is granted ease of use bynot having to position or fasten complicated pieces. The arm (102) isstrong enough to support the scope (130) in a horizontal positionwithout sag or interference to the string (142). Therefore, with the arm(102) in the horizontal position the user (150) is able to easily viewtheir targets with the scope (130) at optimal eye level

The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the presentinvention have been presented for purposes of illustration anddescription. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit theinvention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously manymodifications and variations are possible in light of the aboveteaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in order tobest explain the principles of the invention and its practicalapplication, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilizethe invention and various embodiments with various modifications as aresuited to the particular use contemplated.

1. A scope mount for an archery bow comprising: an elongated arm thatextends horizontally between a bow end and a string end, where said bowend is closest to said archery bow and said string end is closest to astring of said archery bow; a securing means at said string end of saidarm, where said securing means attaches a scope to said arm to enable auser to better view a target while using said archery bow; a pair ofreceiving holes at said bow end of said arm; a bracket with a pair oflateral ends, where said pair lateral ends attaches to said pair ofreceiving holes, where a bow riser of said archery bow is positionedbetween said bracket and said arm, and where a central portion of saidbracket is attached to said bow riser.
 2. The scope mount for an archerybow according to claim 1, wherein said arm includes a hook at saidstring end to provide an anchor for said string.
 3. The scope mount foran archery bow according to claim 1, wherein said securing means are oneof at least a set of straps, brackets, hooks and clips to removablyattach said scope to said arm.
 4. The scope mount for an archery bowaccording to claim 1, wherein said pair of receiving holes are within apair of bracket bars positioned on a side of said arm to fasten saidbracket to said side.
 5. The scope mount for an archery bow according toclaim 1, wherein said pair of receiving holes is positioned beneath saidarm.
 6. The scope mount for an archery bow according to claim 5, whereinsaid bracket is positioned on a side of said arm while secured with saidpair bolts beneath said arm.
 7. The scope mount for an archery bowaccording to claim 6, wherein, front a top of said bracket, said bracketis U-shaped to wrap said lateral ends around said bow riser and toextend said lateral ends toward said arm for attachment.
 8. The scopemount for an archery bow according to claim 7, wherein, from a front ofsaid bracket, said bracket is bowed with said central portion higherthan said lateral ends to enable attachment of said lateral ends to saidpair of receiving holes positioned beneath said arm.
 9. The scope mountfor an archery bow according to claim 1, wherein said arm and saidbracket are made from aluminum.
 10. The scope mount for an archery bowaccording to claim 1, wherein said arm and said bracket are made fromplastic.
 11. The scope mount for an archery bow according to claim 1,wherein said arm and said bracket include a plurality of openings sothat said arm and said bracket are lightweight.